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Boulder History Museum
Boulder, Colorado

History, Historic House

To foster understanding and appreciation for the unique history of the Boulder region and the resourceful, innovative people who have chosen to live here - a living history that grows with each new generation.

CU Art Galleries, Sibell-Wolle Fine Arts Bldg.
Boulder, Colorado

Art, Culture, University

THE CU ART MUSEUM WILL BE CLOSING MAY 12, 2007 through FALL 2009 FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE NEW VISUAL ARTS COMPLEX WHICH WILL HOUSE AN EXPANDED CU ART MUSEUM. PLEASE CONTINUE TO CHECK OUR WEBSITE FOR UPDATES ON OUTREACH EXHIBITIONS AND EVENTS.

CU Visual Arts Complex (VAC)
Boulder, Colorado

Art, Culture, University

Construction is underway on the new Visual Arts Complex (VAC), which will synthesize art, history, and high technology to create a new hub for creative expression. Scheduled to open in 2009-10, the complex will be home of the CU Art Museum and the Department of Art and Art History, a cross-disciplinary program ranked among the finest in the nation.

University of Colorado Museum of Natural History
Boulder, Colorado

History, Natural History, University

The University of Colorado Museum offers a wide range of special events and educational programs throughout the year. The Museum and Field Studies Graduate Program offers students an opportunity to earn a Master of Science degree or a certificate in Museum Studies. The exhibition galleries are open to the public seven days a week, free of charge. Permanent exhibitions feature paleontology, zoology, anthropology, and the children's Discovery Corner. Three galleries offer changing exhibitions on a variety of topics ranging from meteorites to Tibetan culture to endangered species. A wide variety of K-12 and adult educational programs and activities (including lectures, family days, and guided tours) are scheduled throughout the year.

Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art
Boulder, Colorado

Art, Children's, Culture

The Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art is a dynamic venue dedicated to the presentation of significant art of our time. Through an innovative program of regional, national and international exhibition and performance, the museum inspires and educates its communities and visitors from around the world to explore the forefront and evolution of contemporary art.

CU Heritage Center
Boulder, Colorado

Culture, History, University

Not long after its completion in April 1876, the University of Colorado's Main Building was described as "an imposing structure...Its head above a barren and wind-swept plain...A monument of patience, looking down upon the frontier village...Removed from any sidewalk by nearly a mile of mud." Known since the 1890's as "Old Main," the building housed the entire University for eight years, including President Sewall and his family, the janitor, the library and all the classrooms. It has withstood threats of nature and constant use by students for more than a century. Because Old Main served the University so long and well, and because it is CU's continuing link between its beginnings and its present, funds were raised to completely renovate and refurbish the building.

Leanin' Tree Museum of Western Art
Boulder, Colorado

Art, Children's, Culture, History

The Leanin’ Tree Museum and Sculpture Garden of Western and Wildlife Art features fine art paintings and bronzes of western America created after 1930. The collection consists of cowboys, Indians, wildlife and landscapes. Two hundred and fifty paintings and 150 bronze sculptures created by over 100 artists are on permanent display. We are a private corporate museum designed for leisurely, self-guided tours.

MUSEUM CONFERENCES

Oregon Museum Association 2024 Conference

September 8, 2024 - September 10, 2025

North Bend, Oregon

Oregon Museum Association 2024 Conference

Sunday, September 8, 2024 - Wednesday, September 10, 2025

The Mill Casino

North Bend, Oregon

Hosted by: Oregon Museums Association

As we gather for the Oregon Museums Association 2024 Annual Conference in Coos Bay, the conference theme “Ebb & Flow” acknowledges the nearby coastline while providing a metaphor to reflect on the work of Oregon’s museums today

It can feel like the sands are shifting as museums face challenges and opportunities like changing patterns of visitorship, evolving technologies, revised funding strategies, and peoples’ desire for community.

The 2024 conference will explore contemporary issues facing museums, so that together we can take the helm to identify solutions and successfully steer our work forward

Whether you are an emerging professional just getting your feet wet, in the mid-career flow, or an established leader navigating the depths of museum work, we invite you to join us at The Mill Casino Hotel in Coos Bay, September 8-10, 2024.

For more information, please email connect@oregonmuseums.org.

2025 California Association of Museums Conference

February 18 - 22, 2025

San Fransico, California

2025 California Association of Museums Conference

Tuesday, February 18 - Saturday, February 22, 2025

San Fransico, California

Hosted by: California Association of Museums

CAM is hard at work planning for the 2025 conference, set to take place from February 18–22, 2025 in San Francisco. We look forward to highlighting best practices and innovative ideas from California's museum community

The California Association of Museums is excited to continue offering in-person programming for 2025. We will not be requiring proof of COVID vaccination/s, but highly encourage vaccination and boosters. For the health and safety of our colleagues, masks are also encouraged (but not required). Capacity and spaces will be thoughtfully considered in the planning of this event.

For more information, please email programs@calmuseums.org.

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